English Language — Suggested Paper 4

1(i). Write an original short story in which two children and their school teacher are the main characters.

1(ii). Imagine a situation where you get an opportunity to change one thing in your school. What would it be? Why do you want to change it? How would you bring about the change?

1(iii). 'School examinations do not test intelligence.' Express your views either for or against this statement.

1(iv). You are a regular visitor to your school library. Describe your library. Give details of the familiar sights. What do you see and feel as different students come in and check out the books? Why is this place so important?

1(v). Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture, or you may take suggestions from it; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.

2(i). Your examinations are drawing near, and you would like to form a study group. Write a letter to one of your classmates inviting him or her to join it. Give details of how you plan to revise and explain why it would be helpful.

2(ii). The drainage system in your locality needs repair. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner stating the problems caused due to this. Suggest solutions to improve the situation.

3(a). Your school is hosting an Inter-School Quiz Competition. Write out a notice to be displayed in your school giving all details for the event.

3(b). Write an e-mail to the Principal of a neighbouring school requesting him / her to send a team of three members to participate in the Quiz Competition.

4(a). My mother (0) started school when she (1) __________ (be) six and (2) __________ (stop) the same term. She was unusual in the village as she had a father and brother who (3) __________ (encourage) her to go to school. She was the only girl in a class of boys and claims she was brighter than the boys. But every day she (4) __________ (will) leave behind her girl cousins (5) __________ (play) at home and she (6) __________ (envy) them. There (7) __________ (seem) to be no point in (8) __________ (go) to school just to end up doing housework.

4(b). (i) She shouted angrily __________ the disobedient boy. (ii) I asked them to provide us __________ a guide. (iii) The tree grew at a dangerous slant and had to be cut __________. (iv) My daughter believes __________ fairies. (v) He drew a beautiful diagram __________ the board. (vi) She battled her way __________ the crowd. (vii) We were asked to gather __________ the teacher. (viii) They had to climb __________ the steep pathway to reach the top.

4(c)(i). This is the hospital. I was born here.

4(c)(ii). The children have been sick for a week. They were unable to go to school.

4(c)(iii). Mrs. Kumar has been a teacher for thirty years. She will now retire.

4(c)(iv). We have had no respect for nature. Now we are suffering from the effects of global warming.

4(d)(i). Not many people read for pleasure these days. (Begin: Few ..................)

4(d)(ii). Since her childhood, Meera has been good in Mathematics. (End: .................. childhood)

4(d)(iii). "We have had no rain since January," Ramu said. (Begin: Ramu said that they ..................)

4(d)(iv). It is dangerous as well as illegal to drive a motorcycle without a helmet. (Begin: It is not ..................)

4(d)(v). He had plenty of wealth but he was not happy. (Begin: In spite ..................)

4(d)(vi). He was so tired that he could not stand. (Use: too ..................)

4(d)(vii). Every one of them was an experienced mountaineer. (Begin: There was no ..................)

4(d)(viii). I have never seen a film as bad as this. (Begin: This is ..................)

5(i). He (1) __________ (select) clothes for me, and my aunt (2) __________ (give) my face a scrub and (3) __________ (groom) me. My uncle (4) __________ (follow) me about (5) __________ (utter) several pieces of advice before (6) __________ (let) me out. ‘You must never scowl even if the sun (7) __________ (hit) you in the eyes. You must try (8) __________ (look) pleasant.’

5(ii). (a) There’s a black cat sitting __________ the wall. (b) The horse jumped __________ the hedge. (c) Mother goes __________ the market every day. (d) Several people have climbed Mount Everest __________ recent years. (e) I often go to school __________ my friend. (f) I have left my keys __________ home. (g) Instead of talking, prove your worth __________ doing something. (h) I have not slept __________ yesterday.

5(iii)(1). The magician took pity on the mouse. He turned it into a cat.

5(iii)(2). This work must be completed. There is a deadline.

5(iii)(3). He fled somewhere. His pursuers could not follow him.

5(iii)(4). He began late. He finished first.

5(iv)(1). Arun and Nikhil had climbed the mountain. (Add a question tag)

5(iv)(2). The children have broken the window pane. (Begin: The window pane............)

5(iv)(3). The apples are so cheap that they cannot be good. (Use: ‘too’)

5(iv)(4). She is very clever and beautiful. (Use: ‘not only’)

5(iv)(5). I prefer a simple vanilla ice cream to fancy desserts. (Begin: I would rather.....)

5(iv)(6). He asked, "When do you intend to make the payment?" (Begin: He asked......)

5(iv)(7). If the rain does not stop, Mariam will not be able to do the laundry. (Begin: Unless....)

5(iv)(8). This is the best movie I have ever seen. (Begin: Never...)